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$POLY Token Generation Event: Phase 1 Allocation & Eligibility

March 29, 2026 — Today, the Polymarket Foundation is proud to announce the commencement of Phase 1 for the $POLY token distribution. This event marks a significant milestone in transitioning Polymarket into a community-governed prediction protocol.

→ ACCESS THE ALLOCATION CHECKER ←

Phase 1: Allocation

The initial phase focuses on rewarding early adopters, liquidity providers, and active analysts who contributed to the ecosystem’s growth from 2024 to early 2026.

Snapshot Date: March 1, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.

Eligibility Criteria

Allocations were calculated based on a weighted model considering the following factors:

  • Prediction Volume: Total USD value of positions taken.

  • Consistency: Number of active days on the platform.

  • Liquidity Provision: Duration and depth of liquidity provided to order books.

  • Governance Participation: History of voting in early community polls.

How to Check Your Allocation

To maintain security and prevent sybil attacks, the distribution is being handled through our verified Phase 1 portal.

Instructions:

  1. Navigate to the official Polymarket Allocation Portal.

  2. Connect your decentralized wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, or Coinbase Wallet).

  3. Ensure your network is set to Polygon Mainnet.

  4. If eligible, your $POLY balance will be displayed immediately.

Important Security Note: The Polymarket Foundation will never ask for your seed phrase or private keys. Ensure you are using the official portal linked below.

→ ACCESS THE ALLOCATION CHECKER ←

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Phase 2 & Future Governance

Phase 2 (Community Incentives) will follow shortly after the completion of Phase 1. $POLY token holders will eventually be able to propose and vote on new market categories, fee structures, and protocol upgrades.